Léon XIV calls to 'end the violence' in Ukraine and hopes for the resumption of negotiations

Léon XIV called for an end to the fighting in Ukraine, expressing his support for the Ukrainian people after more than four years of war. He reiterated his call for peace and dialogue, hoping that recent negotiation efforts would yield results. The pope also highlighted the Vatican's ongoing mediation efforts, which began before his election, aimed at facilitating prisoner exchanges and the return of children separated from their families.